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Augustus F. Hawkins Nature Park
South LA
📸 Scenic
👨👩👧👦 Family
Urban nature park in South LA built on a former brownfield, featuring native gardens, a wetland, walking trails, and environmental education.
Augustus F. Hawkins Natural Park is a remarkable transformation story — a former contaminated industrial site turned into an 8.5-acre urban nature park in South LA. Named after the first African American Congressman from California, the park features native California gardens, a constructed wetland, walking trails, a children's nature play area, and educational programs focused on urban ecology. The wetland attracts migratory birds and dragonflies, creating a surprisingly biodiverse oasis.
🌟 Why Locals Go Here
It proves that nature can thrive anywhere. The wetland is a genuine wildlife habitat in the heart of South LA, and the environmental education programs inspire local kids.
Notable Features
Constructed wetland
Native gardens
Environmental education
Nature play area
Bird habitat
Practical Info
5790 Compton Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90011
Dawn to dusk
Amenities
Trails
Benches
Restrooms
Garden
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